How to Say "pyramid scheme" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pyramid scheme” is “pirámide” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
fraudulent investment scam

Examples
Cuidado con esos negocios, parecen una pirámide.
Be careful with those businesses; they look like a pyramid scheme.
Muchas personas perdieron sus ahorros en la pirámide.
Many people lost their savings in the pyramid scheme.
Adjective form
When talking about scams, the adjective 'piramidal' is very common (e.g., 'estafa piramidal').
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